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Board member praises Superintendent Amy Wentworth as she prepares to return to Indian Valley
Summary
Todd McMath publicly praised Superintendent Amy Wentworth's tenure, thanking her for leadership, integrity and student‑centered focus and noting she is leaving to become superintendent of Indian Valley; the remarks were delivered during public participation at the July 3 board meeting.
During the public‑participation portion of the New Philadelphia Board of Education's July 3 meeting, board member Todd McMath read a prepared statement praising Superintendent Amy Wentworth and noting her next step as superintendent of Indian Valley.
"From her very first day as superintendent, she brought clarity, direction, and a steadying influence," McMath said, adding that Wentworth led "with confidence and humility, integrity and honesty" and that she had helped produce "meaningful growth in student achievement, staff collaboration, and community engagement." He said Indian Valley is "gaining an exceptional superintendent" and that New Philadelphia is better because of her service.
McMath identified himself as having served on the New Philadelphia City School Board for several years and framed his remarks as a personal and board‑level thank you. He characterized Wentworth's return to Indian Valley as a "full circle opportunity" and praised her steadiness through difficult and scrutinized periods of leadership.
The remarks were delivered as public comment; the transcript does not record any formal board action related to the superintendent's employment status or a resignation letter at this meeting. The chair thanked McMath for his remarks and moved the agenda forward to the treasurer's report.
No additional board discussion or a vote on the superintendent's transition was recorded in the available transcript.
